Definitions for downhillˈdaʊnˈhɪl; ˈdaʊnˌhɪl

This page provides all possible meanings and translations of the word downhill

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downhill(noun)

the downward slope of a hill

downhill(adj)

a ski race down a trail

declivitous, downhill, downward-sloping(adverb)

sloping down rather steeply

downhill(adverb)

toward a lower or inferior state

"your performance has been going downhill for a long time now"

downhill(adverb)

toward the bottom of a hill

"running downhill, he gained a lot of speed"

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downhill(Noun)

The fastest of the disciplines of alpine skiing

downhill(Noun)

A rapid descent of a hill in related sports, especially in alpine skiing

downhill(Adverb)

Down a slope

Because we got to the summit of the mountain, we could only go downhill from there

downhill(Adjective)

located down a slope or hill

downhill(Adjective)

going down a slope or a hill

downhill(Adjective)

easy

downhill(Adjective)

deteriorating, getting worse

After Don made those tasteless remarks, our relationship with him went downhill.

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

Downhill(adverb)

towards the bottom of a hill; as, water runs downhill

Downhill(adj)

declivous; descending; sloping

Downhill(noun)

declivity; descent; slope

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Downhill

Downhill is an alpine skiing discipline. The rules for the Downhill were originally developed by Sir Arnold Lunn for the 1921 British National Ski Championships. "Downhill skiing" is a commonly used term that is synonymous with "alpine skiing" to denote the sport and recreational activity of alpine skiing.
The Downhill discipline involves the highest speeds and therefore the greatest risks of all the alpine events. Racers on a typical international-level course exceed speeds of 130 km/h and some courses, such as the notable Lauberhorn course in Wengen, Switzerland, and the Hahnenkamm course in Kitzbühel, Austria, speeds of up to 150 km/h in certain sections are common. The 100 mph barrier was broken by Johan Clarey at the 2013 Lauberhorn World Cup race beating previous record of 98mph, set by Italian Stefan Thanei in 2005. Competing in the Downhill event requires skiers to perfect an aerodynamically efficient position to minimize drag and increase speed. This contrasts to the technical expertise required in lower speed slalom events where turns are progressively more emphasized.